By Sheri Rosenbaum Tailfin Price: $205 (non-pannier version, includes axle); $260 (pannier version, includes axle); $260 (CargoPack rack top bag)Versions: With and without pannier mounts (Journey Rack)Weight: 580g/1.28 lbs (non-pannier version); 740g/1.63 lbs (pannier version)Load Capacity: 32kg/70.55 lbs (10kg per pannier + rack top bag); 22kg/48.5 lbs for non-pannier version (6kg per quad bosses +…
By Sheri Rosenbaum You know the BOA name. Maybe you’ve used BOA Fit Systems before. But do you know that it goes beyond the convenience of a dial? It also improves fit, thereby enhancing your performance and comfort. Insights from testing at BOA’s Human Performance Fit Lab (HPFL) reinforce the value of superior fit. Compared…
By Sheri Rosenbaum For three years, the famous Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath have been on my radar. From Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., hundreds of miles of car-free riding, I hemmed and hawed over planning my own bikepacking adventure. Go solo? Book a tour outfitter? Some hybrid? I…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hydration and Energy in New Seasonal Flavors It’s always nice to mix it up with different flavors that aren’t overly sweet on long endurance rides. SKRATCH Labs released four new summer limited-edition seasonal flavors of its popular Sport Hydration Drink Mix, Super High Carb Drink Mix, and Energy Chews.
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Not Garmin Price: $299.99 Battery Type: Rechargeable with micro USB-C cable Battery Life: 10 hours solid, 15 hours peloton, 10 hours night flash, 24 hours day flash, and 30 hours radar-only Seat Post Compatibility: Aero, round, and D-shaped Visibility: 2 KM (1.24 miles) Alerts: Visual and audible alerts for vehicles approaching…
